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Dunhinda |
Closer to the end of the Ramboda Range of mountains lies the Mulhalkelle valley, through which the "Kurundu Oya" flows.
This stream, which flows across the Kandy - Ragalla Road has given birth to the beautiful Kurundu Oya Falls. |
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Knuckles |
The Knuckles National Heritage and Wilderness Area or the Knuckles Mountain Range is a mountain range that covers an area of 155 sq km.
The forest contains five major Forest formations and includes a wide variety of uncommon and endemic fauna & flora. The knuckles is a mountain range with fascinating and out of this world mountain scenery. A number of large mammals like Elephants, Leopards, Sambhur, Deer, a large numbers of reptiles, birds and fishes etc. are found in abundance at the knuckles range. Out of the many endemic birds and reptile species, the Blotched Filamented Barb & Martins tine Barb (Fish), Tenant's Horned Lizard, and the Marbled Cliff Frog are endemic to this mountain range. |
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Nuwara Eliya |
"The City of Light" was the favorite hill station of the British, a scenic town 2500 m above sea level surrounded by misty mountain ranges, pine forests and tea cultivations.
Nuwara Eliya has a much cooler climate, which is in stark contrast to the tropical climate experienced in other parts of the island. This is probably why Nuwara Eliya is also known as 'Little England'. The areas around Nuwara Eliya also provide the main output of tea in Sri Lanka. A trip to the highlands of Sri Lanka is never complete without witnessing the age-old traditional tea plucking and sipping a cup of "Ceylon Tea". Visitors to Nuwara Eliya can also taste the freshly plucked strawberries and purchase fresh fruit and vegetables. Nuwara Eliya has a fair assortment of British Country style houses and an 18 hole Golf Course, which is a real beauty with its scenic location considered to be one of the finest in Asia and a picturesque Race Course where horse races are held. |
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Ramboda |
The "Puna Ela" is one of the principal branches of the mighty Mahaweli River.
The Water leap of the Puna Ela is referred to as the Ramboda waterfall. The Ramboda falls is a gigantic waterfall, which is divided into 03 parts. |
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Ratnapura |
Ratnapura means "City of Gems" is 100 kms from Colombo bordering the hill country. Ratnapura is world renowned for precious stones.
These precious stones are dug up by hand from gem mines located in the hills and fields around Ratnapura, which are Sapphires, Rubies, Moonstones, and semiprecious stones such as Beryl, Zircon, Garnet, Amethyst and Quartz. The Ratnapura town has an excellent view of the Adam's Peak on the eastern horizon, and is surrounded by forested hills. The Gemological and National Museum located in Getangama on the outskirts of the Ratnapura town offers a wide range of gems for sale, and you can also view the operation of the raw stones being cut and polished. |
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Ravana Falls |
Given birth to by the hills of the Uva region, the famous Ravana Falls drops abruptly from the rim of a mountain.
Legend has evidence that the mighty King Rawana after capturing Sita the beautiful wife of Prince Rama held her hostage in this area. Sita was supposed to have bathed in the cool and refreshing waters of the pools created by the Ravana Falls. |
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